Free The Economy
Free The Economy is a weekly podcast hosted by Richard Morrison of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, examining the intersection of news, policy, and economics featuring guests that include writers, policymakers, explorers, contrarians, and free thinkers of all kinds.
Podcasting since 2022 • 126 episodes
Free The Economy
Latest Episodes
Tariffs and Corruption with Justin Callais
This week we cover donor privacy, the DOGE legacy, and the impact of import taxes on the auto industry. Our interview this week is with Justin Callais, chief economist at the Archbridge Institute. We’ll talk about tariffs, exemptions, cro...
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Episode 126
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Protecting Consumer Credit with Caroline Melear
This week we cover new research on trade and tariffs, how to understand market forces, and good news for coral reefs. Our interview this week is with Caroline Melear, Resident Fellow in Finance at the R Street Institute. We’ll talk about consum...
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Episode 125
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Next Steps for Nuclear with Deric Tilson
This week we cover Jamie Dimon on tariff jitters, the Tax Foundation on the One Big Beautiful Bill, Jesse Walker on Biden cheapfake accusations, and Devin Watkins on dishwasher freedom. Our interview this week is with Deric Tilson, senior nucle...
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Episode 124
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Reforming Medicaid with Brian Blase
This week we cover farm tariffs, the decline in green investing, and the effort to stop state governments from regulating AI. Our interview this week is with Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute. We’ll talk about healthcare, pover...
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Episode 123
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Dear Mr. President with Destry Edwards
This week we cover the economic slowdown from tariffs, more accountability for independent agencies in the federal government, and riding the rails with the Department of Transportation. Our interview this week is with Destry Edwards, director ...
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Episode 122
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